politics
April 5, 2026
Did Iranians take down an American plane with a Russian missile? New information about the downing of the F-15! While Trump was amassing an armada, Tehran received secret shipments (VIDEO)
Intelligence sources from the British newspaper claim that Tehran has quietly concluded a contract with Moscow worth 515 million euros for the purchase of 500 Verba launchers with 2,500 9M336 missiles.
TL;DR
- Iran likely used Russian Verba 9M336 shoulder-fired missiles to shoot down a US F-15.
- Tehran allegedly struck a €515 million deal with Moscow for 500 Verba launchers and 2,500 missiles.
- At least part of the shipment is believed to have arrived in January.
- The F-15 was reportedly hit by a man-portable air-defense system fired from an ambush.
- These missiles are effective against low-altitude aircraft, including jets, helicopters, and drones, with a range of approximately 5 km.
- The US Secretary of War had previously claimed 'total air dominance,' but short-range MANPADS pose a threat to low-flying combat aircraft targeting mobile launchers and troop convoys.
- Two crew members from the downed F-15 ejected and were rescued.
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